Recall 08V-103: 2006–2007 Eldorado Aero Elite, 2006–2007 Eldorado Aerolite and 2 more
ELDORADO NATIONAL recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 7, 2008, covering about 210 vehicles.
The problem
Eldorado is recalling 210 my 2006-2007 aero elite, aerotech, aerolite and transtech buses equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, 'platform lift installations in motor vehicles.' the threshold warning systems of the wheelchair lifts do not conform to the threshold warning signal.
The risk
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
The fix
Braun will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact eldorado at 1-937-596-6849 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V103000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2006, 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-103?
Eldorado is recalling 210 my 2006-2007 aero elite, aerotech, aerolite and transtech buses equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, 'platform lift installations in motor vehicles.' the threshold warning systems of the wheelchair lifts do not conform to the threshold warning signal.
How is recall 08V-103 fixed?
Braun will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact eldorado at 1-937-596-6849 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.